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With the artificial intelligence and cloud computing changing the business landscape in recent years, business services sector has a chance to emerge at the forefront of AI-based innovation. Business services organizations are experiencing a rise in trust from parent companies, resulting in an increase in the delegation of complex tasks, such as advanced financial planning and analysis, as well as scenario modeling. As business services units contribute to business growth and evolve into strategic partners they are driving digital transformation. This shift will cultivate and attract top talent. Follow us for more insights on #AI, #CloudComputing and #DataAnalysis Adnan Behmen Jacek Levernes Janusz Dziurzynski Christian Mertin Monika Slomska Vivek Bakshi Derek Smith Iwona Słończewska-Knap Wioletta Bobryk Pawel Panczyj

📢 As we step into the New Year, #Poland takes the helm of the Council of the European Union for the next six months ensuring continuity of processes and cooperation between member states. Poland will tackle key challenges: ➡️ European defence and security, including protection of people and borders ➡️ Fight against disinformation and strengthening Europe’s resilience ➡️ Safeguarding security and freedom of business ➡️ Ensuring competitiveness of the EU in the global market The Presidency allows Poland to highlight its national strengths while actively contributing to the future development of the European Union. 🌍 ABSL supports EU priorities and commitment to empowering European competitiveness. Employing over 38 million professionals in Europe, business services sector serves as a powerful tool for cooperation and significantly enhances efficiency and economic growth in the region. Jacek Levernes Christian Mertin Janusz Dziurzynski Monika Slomska Vivek Bakshi Adnan Behmen Derek Smith Iwona Słończewska-Knap Wioletta Bobryk Pawel Panczyj ♦️ ABSL Albania ♦️ ABSL ANZ ♦️ ABSL Bosnia and Herzegovina ♦️ ABSL Czech Republic ♦️ ABSL DACH (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) ♦️ ABSL Hungary ♦️ ABSL Kosovo ♦️ ABSL Latvia ♦️ The Association of Business Services Leaders in Moldova (ABSL) ♦️ ABSL Poland ♦️ ABSL Portugal ♦️ ABSL Romania ♦️ ABSL Serbia

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of extraordinary achievements and shared successes. To our partners, colleagues, and friends - thank you for being an integral part of this inspiring journey. May 2025 be as inspiring and impactful as 2024 has been for ABSL. Let’s embark together on a path of innovation, seizing opportunities, embracing challenges, and driving growth with resilience and purpose. We wish you a holiday season filled with reflection, joy, and renewed energy. May the New Year bring you strategic breakthroughs, enduring prosperity, and meaningful accomplishments. Wishing you peace, love, and fulfillment in the coming year!

Let’s celebrate ABSL journey through 2024! 🚀 Establishing ABSL Brussels We've united our voice in the heart of Europe to champion growth and innovation in the business services sector. 🚀 Further expansion Our footprint grew as we welcomed Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, Serbia and Kosovo to our ABSL Family now spanning 16 countries. 🚀 New definition Business services are the backbone of every company, regardless of location, size or industry. Whether managed internally or outsourced, they are crucial for driving growth, boosting efficiency, and enhancing operations. 🚀 True economic significance With nearly 40 million professionals, business services sector in Europe has become a powerhouse, contributing to over 20% of the EU-27’s GDP. Check our report here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dqd5cXXZ 🚀 Key events: ➡️ ABSL@DAVOS: engaging in the discussion on “FDI in CEE: Risks & Opportunities" ➡️ ABSL Board Roundtable in Brussels: Exchanging views with EU Commissioners on AI, ESG, and transformation ➡️ ABSL Forum in Porto: Debating on challenges and opportunities facing the sector in the future Stay tuned as we continue to break new ground in 2025! ♦️ ABSL Albania ♦️ ABSL ANZ (Australia & New Zealand) ♦️ ABSL Bosnia and Herzegovina ♦️ ABSL Czech Republic ♦️ ABSL DACH (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) ♦️ ABSL Hungary ♦️ ABSL Kosovo ♦️ ABSL Latvia ♦️ The Association of Business Services Leaders in Moldova (ABSL) ♦️ ABSL Poland ♦️ ABSL Portugal ♦️ ABSL Romania ♦️ ABSL Serbia Jacek Levernes Christian Mertin Janusz Dziurzynski Monika Slomska Vivek Bakshi Adnan Behmen Derek Smith Iwona Słończewska-Knap Wioletta Bobryk Pawel Panczyj

#ESG is a topic that continues to dominate discussions in the business world. How can we develop the most effective strategies to implement policies supporting this directive? What steps should companies take to prepare for the Green Deal’s introduction? And will successful implementation make these countries more attractive to investors? These are some of the key questions Tomasz Baranczyk, Partner, leader of ESG initiatives, PwC Polska, explored in Porto during the ABSL Forum: Europe at the crossroads. Visit ➡️https://abslforum.com/ for more ABSL Forum summaries!

We are thrilled to announce the establishment of ABSL Kosovo, marking another milestone in our mission to support and grow the business services sector across the globe. Among the founding leaders and board members of ABSL Kosovo are: ➡️ Egzon Rexhepi (President) ➡️ Edona Duraku (Executive Director) ➡️ Mark Culaj ➡️ Naim Fetahu With Kosovo joining the ABSL network, we’re opening up a new platform for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation for businesses in the sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders, share knowledge, and drive the growth of Kosovo’s business services market on a global scale. Kosovo joins other ABSL organizations that include:   ♦️ ABSL Albania ♦️ ABSL ANZ (Australia & New Zealand) ♦️ ABSL Bosnia and Herzegovina ♦️ ABSL Czech Republic ♦️ ABSL DACH (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) ♦️ ABSL Hungary ♦️ ABSL Latvia ♦️ The Association of Business Services Leaders in Moldova (ABSL)  ♦️ ABSL Poland ♦️ ABSL Portugal ♦️ ABSL Romania ♦️ ABSL Serbia   Jacek Levernes Christian Mertin Janusz Dziurzynski Monika Slomska Vivek Bakshi Adnan Behmen Derek Smith Iwona Słończewska-Knap Wioletta Bobryk Pawel Panczyj   Supported by RECONOMY

With nearly 40 million professionals, #businessservices sector drives over 20% of the EU-27’s #GDP, making it a keystone of the European #economy. From a wider perspective, the processes and functions within business services that are close to the core of the industry, as well as transformational activities, are performed not only in the dedicated and specialized centers. Business services are present in every company - small, medium, or large - and across all sectors of the economy. These services can be carried out in various ways: internally or externally, in-house or provided by a third party, regardless of location or organizational setup. 👇 Therefore, modern business services encompass a broad range of specialized functions, services, and processes that every organization or institution rely on daily to drive growth, increase efficiency, and enhance operations and administration. They include, among others: ➡️Information Technology ➡️Finance ➡️Human Resources ➡️Marketing ➡️Logistics ➡️Customer Support For more insights dive into the ABSL European Business Services Sector 2024 Report ➡️ https://absl.net/ by Dariusz Kubacki Tomasz Brodzicki, PhD Jacek Levernes Christian Mertin Janusz Dziurzynski Monika Slomska Vivek Bakshi Adnan Behmen Derek Smith Iwona Słończewska-Knap Wioletta Bobryk Pawel Panczyj ♦️ABSL Albania ♦️ABSL ANZ (Australia & New Zealand) ♦️ABSL Bosnia and Herzegovina ♦️ABSL Czech Republic ️ ♦️ABSL DACH (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) ️ ♦️ABSL Hungary️ ♦️ABSL Latvia ️ ♦️The Association of Business Services Leaders in Moldova (ABSL) ♦️ABSL Poland ️ ♦️ABSL Portugal ️ ♦️ABSL Romania ️ ♦️ABSL Serbia

A new source of valuable and reliable information about the sector is now available! Discover key insights into the business services sector in the latest report by ABSL Bosnia and Herzegovina and find out more about its trends, case studies, predictions and summaries!

The strength of a successful business lies in its ability to adapt to its environment, including geopolitical changes, new regulations, and evolving socio-political landscapes. This topic was the focus of the session Clash of the Titans Debate: Understand to Predict – Geopolitical Shifts on the Horizon. Held during the ABSL Forum in Porto, the session explored a critical question: How will the reshuffling of the world order impact the European economy? One of the speakers was Anna Wojt, PhD, Partner at PwC Australia and a Founding Member of ABSL ANZ.

📢📢📢 We are thrilled to unveil that the ABSL Forum 2025 will take place in the vibrant city of Riga, Latvia! Save the date: 25-26 September 2025, as we gather under the theme: Create and Secure the Future - Now!📢📢📢 This time we will take the opportunity to explore how business services and beyond can take proactive steps today to shape a future of growth, innovation, and sustainability. ABSL Forum will bring together an extraordinary lineup of speakers from across the globe, including political leaders who shape global and regional policies, opinion makers with a pulse on the latest trends and thought leaders driving transformation in business, technology, and society. Through dynamic discussions, actionable insights, and collaborative networking, we will chart the course for navigating an ever-evolving landscape while seizing opportunities for progress. Stay tuned for updates on speakers, sessions, and debates! Jacek Levernes Christian Mertin Janusz Dziurzynski Monika Slomska Vivek Bakshi Adnan Behmen Derek Smith Iwona Słończewska-Knap Wioletta Bobryk Pawel Panczyj ♦️ABSL Albania ♦️ABSL ANZ (Australia & New Zealand) ♦️ABSL Bosnia and Herzegovina️ ♦️ABSL Czech Republic ️ ♦️ABSL DACH (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) ️ ♦️ABSL Hungary️ ♦️ABSL Latvia ️ ♦️The Association of Business Services Leaders in Moldova (ABSL)️ ♦️ABSL Poland ️ ♦️ABSL Portugal ️ ♦️ABSL Romania ️ ♦️ABSL Serbia